News Release

Thursday, February 8, 2018

North Hollywood Area Officer-Involved-Shooting NRF007-18bm

The officer involved in the below incident has been identified as
Police Officer III Humberto Franco, Serial No. 32642, North
Hollywood Division.

*The following information is based on a
preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as
investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic
records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department's
understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as
additional evidence is collected and analyzed**North Hollywood: On
January 26, 2018, around 2:03 a.m., officers assigned to North
Hollywood Area Patrol initiated a vehicle pursuit of an unreported
stolen vehicle. The vehicle pursuit ended when the suspect,
identified as Montel Glover, exited the vehicle and fled on foot.
The officers chased Glover a short distance, when they observed him
brandish a handgun in their direction, which resulted in an
Officer-Involved-shooting (OIS). Glover, who was not struck by the
officer's gunfire, fired two rounds as he continued running from
officers.

The officers established containment of the area and Glover was
taken into custody without incident when he attempted to walk out
of the perimeter.

A loaded semiautomatic handgun was recovered in close proximity to
where Glover was taken into custody. No officers were injured
during this incident.

LAPD's specialized Force Investigation Division (FID) responded to
the scene and began interviewing witnesses and collecting forensic
evidence. A representative from the Office of the Inspector General
responded and monitored the scene investigation.

The complete investigation will be reviewed by the Chief of Police
and the Board of Police Commissioners and the Office of the
Inspector General to determine the thoroughness and accuracy of the
investigation and whether the use of deadly force complied with the
LAPD's policies and procedures.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged
to call the LAPD at any of the following numbers:

•During business hours at (213) 486-5230;
•During non-business hours or on weekends at (877)-LAPD-24-7
(877-527-3247);
•Anonymously 24-hours a day to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
(800-222-8477) or by texting "LAPD" and your tip to phone number
274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S); or
•Online at www.lapdonline.org and click on "Anonymous Web
Tips.